Competency‐Based Training

Workshop on Lithium Batteries20-22 September 2016

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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ICAO and Competency‐Based Training

• Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Training (PANS-TRG, Doc 9868)– Published in 2006

• Multi-crew pilot license• Aircraft maintenance

personnel• Dangerous Goods Panel:

– Competency Framework for dangerous goods personnel

– Competency Framework for Dangerous Goods State inspectors

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Competency‐Based Training

What is meant by competency?

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Competency‐Based Training

What is meant by competency?

Competency. A combination of skills, knowledge and attitudes required to perform a task to the prescribed standard.

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(Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Training (PANS‐TRG, Doc 9868)) 

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What is Competency Based Training and Assessment?

• Systemic approach• Defined competencies• Training based on

competencies• Performance standards• Assessments

– Competencies achieved?

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(PANS‐TRG, Chapter 2)

Competency Framework

• Competency units– Discrete function– Contains competency elements

• Competency elements– Action– Triggering event– Terminating event– Defined limits– Observable outcome

• Performance criteria– Required outcome of

competency elements– Criteria to judge if performance

achieved

3. PERFORM TAKE‐OFF

…

3.2 Perform take‐off roll

3.2.1 Applies take‐off thrust

3.2.2 Checks engine parameters

3.2.3 Checks airspeed indicators

3.2.4 Stays on runway centre line

…

3.7 Manage abnormal and emergency situations

3.7.1 Identifies the abnormal condition

3.7.2 Interprets the abnormal condition

3.7.3 Performs the procedure for the abnormal condition

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(PANS‐TRG, Chapters 1 and 3 (Appendix 2))

Dangerous Goods Training

• Competency frameworks– Personnel involved in

transporting dangerous goods

– State employees involved in administration and oversight of dangerous goods regulations

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4.4 COMPETENCY‐BASEDTRAINING ANDASSESSMENT

Competency‐based training andassessment should be used inaccordance with the general provisionscontained in Chapter 2 of the Proceduresfor Air Navigation Services — Training(PANS‐TRG, Doc 9868).

(Technical Instructions, Part 1;4.4)

COMPETENCY FRAMEWORKS FOR PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN TRANSPORTING DANGEROUS GOODS

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Competency Units

1. Classifying dangerous goods2. Preparing dangerous goods shipment3. Processing/accepting cargo4. Managing cargo pre-loading5. Accepting passenger and crew baggage6. Transporting cargo/baggage

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Competency Elements

Competency Unit 1 —Classifying dangerous goods

Evaluate substances or articles against classification criteria, as applicable

Determine dangerous goods description

Review special provisions

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Competency Elements

Competency Unit 2 —Preparing dangerous goods shipment

Assess packing options including quantity limitations

Apply packing requirements

Apply marks and labels

Determine if overpack can be used

Prepare documentation

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Competency Elements

Competency Unit 3 —Processing/accepting cargo

Review documentation

Review package(s)

Complete acceptance procedures

Process/accept cargo other than dangerous goods

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Competency Elements

Competency Unit 4 —Managing cargo pre‐loading

Plan loading

Prepare load for aircraft

Issue NOTOC

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Competency Elements

Competency Unit 5 —Accepting passenger and crew baggage

Process baggage

Accept baggage

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Competency Elements

Competency Unit 6 —Transporting cargo/baggage

Load aircraft

Manage dangerous goods during flight

Unload aircraft

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COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK FOR DANGEROUS GOODS STATE EMPLOYEES

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Competency Elements

Competency Unit 1 —Support the development and implementation of a State dangerous goods programme

Develop regulations

Develop policies and procedures

Develop tools to support the implementation of national regulations 

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Competency Elements

Competency Unit 2 —Approve an operator’s dangerous goods system

Approve dangerous goods component of the operations manual

Approve dangerous goods training programme

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Competency Elements

Competency Unit 3 —Conduct oversight of dangerous goods operations

Prepare for inspection

Conduct inspection

Finalize inspection 

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Competency Elements

Competency Unit 4 —Evaluate dangerous goods accidents, incidents and other occurrences

Conduct investigation

Take corrective/appropriate action

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IMPLEMENTATION

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Dangerous Goods Personnel(revisions to Technical Instructions)

• 2017-2018 Edition– New Attachment 4

• Revised training provisions (information only)

• Competency framework• Guidance on competency based

training• 2019-2020 Edition

– Part 1;4• Revised training provisions

(mandatory)– Attachment 4

• Competency framework• Guidance on competency based

training

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State Employees(revisions to Supplement to Technical Instructions)

• 2017-2018 Edition– Competency

framework for State employees

– Guidance on competency based training for State employees

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State and Industry — Feedback

• State regulators– State letter (October

2016)• Regulated entities

– www.icao.int/safety/DangerousGoods

• Completion by 31 March 2017

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